named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Bereavement Box
Offers a bereavement box to families who experience the loss of an infant in the NICU.
Blanket Brigade
Volunteer group that creates and donates blankets for NICU infants.
Discharge Gift Diploma
Presents a commemorative diploma to every baby discharged from the NICU at Stony Brook Children's Hospital.
Hat Brigade
Volunteer group that knits and donates hats for infants in the NICU.
Newsletter
Annual publication allowing parents and families to share experiences and feelings related to prematurity and NICU care.
Parent to Parent Listeners
Matches parents with trained volunteers who have experienced similar NICU journeys for emotional support.
Welcome Gift Packet
Provides a gift packet to every baby admitted to the NICU at Stony Brook Children's Hospital.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 3 activities
- Distributes handmade quilts, hats, and blankets to NICU infantsProvides handmade quilts, holiday hats, and blankets to infants in the NICU at Stony Brook Children's Hospital, including 40 quilts distributed in January 2024 and ongoing donations from community volunteers.
- Provides discharge gift diplomas to NICU infantsPresents a Discharge Gift Diploma to every infant discharged from the NICU at Stony Brook Children's Hospital.
- Provides welcome gift packets to NICU infantsDistributes a Welcome Gift Packet to every infant admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Stony Brook Children's Hospital.
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes layette sets to families in need at NICU dischargeProvides layette sets to families upon NICU discharge at Stony Brook Children's Hospital, as determined by the unit social worker.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Offers bereavement boxes to families experiencing infant loss in the NICUProvides a bereavement box to families who experience an infant loss in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Stony Brook Children's Hospital.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizes and sponsors fundraisers for NICU supportOrganizes and sponsors fundraising events to support Neonatal Intensive Care Units, particularly at Stony Brook Children's Hospital in Stony Brook, NY.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publishes annual newsletter for NICU familiesProduces and distributes an annual newsletter that provides a platform for parents and families to share their experiences and emotions related to the NICU journey.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Receives annual donations from third-party fundraisersReceives ongoing annual financial contributions from external fundraising events, such as the Island Budokan fundraiser organized by Sensei Dan Hayes, which contributed $2,090 on November 15, 2025.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$11K
Contributions & grants$7K64%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$4K36%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$17K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$276K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$276K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -17.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 9
- CARMEN DIBARTOLOMEO — DIRECTOR
- DOREEN DEMEGLIO — DIRECTOR
- DR JOSEPH DECRISTOFARO — DIRECTOR
- DR KATHLEEN SOUTHERTON PHD — DIRECTOR
- ELIANA DURANTE — DIRECTOR
- JOANNE MARCH — DIRECTOR
- LINDA HUGHES — DIRECTOR
- MARIE MARTIN — DIRECTOR
- STACI LANDI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Island Budokan Partner — Community partner that has organized an annual fundraiser for multiple years, donating proceeds to the Little Angel Fund.
- Stony Brook Children's Hospital Partner — Primary hospital partner where services such as Welcome Gift Packets, Discharge Diplomas, and layette sets are provided to NICU families.
- Town of Smithtown Senior Citizens Partner — Volunteer group that knits hats and blankets for infants in the NICU at Stony Brook Hospital in collaboration with the Little Angel Fund.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Peer-Support Model for Emotional Resiliencemethodology: peer_supportBy connecting parents who have experienced NICU challenges with those currently navigating similar circumstances, we produce stronger emotional support and coping outcomes because shared lived experience fosters trust, reduces isolation, and increases engagement.
- Targeted Healthcare Support for Neonatal Caremethodology: targeted_healthcare_supportBy directing funds specifically to neonatal intensive care units, we improve access to specialized hospital care because targeted resourcing strengthens critical care infrastructure and services for vulnerable infants.